McIlroy tees up dream fourball challenge

Rory McIlroy teed up a dream fourball today as Ireland’s top golfers battled it out in a novel north-south challenge match.

Wed, 21 Jul, 2010 - 15:21

Rory McIlroy teed up a dream fourball today as Ireland’s top golfers battled it out in a novel north-south challenge match.

The 21-year-old sensation joined forces with fellow Northern Ireland star Darren Clarke to take on Republic of Ireland duo Padraig Harrington and Shane Lowry at the Lough Erne resort in Co Fermanagh.

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